Open AccessOntario Public Library Websites and the Framing of Disability
Author(s) -
Heather Hill
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
partnership
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1911-9593
DOI - 10.21083/partnership.v15i2.6213
Subject(s) - framing (construction) , legislation , internet privacy , variety (cybernetics) , space (punctuation) , public relations , web accessibility , computer science , world wide web , political science , business , engineering , the internet , law , artificial intelligence , structural engineering , operating system , web standards
An environment may be technically accessible, in that it complies with accessibility legislation or makes space for those with disabilities, but that does not guarantee equality. A space or experience can be technically accessible according to a standard and still be unusable, difficult to use or not perceived to be inclusive of those with disabilities. This research takes this understanding of ‘technically accessible’ in order to examine a set of medium-sized Ontario public library websites. Overall, findings are promising as the websites use person-first language and provide a variety of information of value for those with disabilities. At the same time, there are opportunities for improvement.